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Securely Generating and Storing Passwords in a Computer System

  • US 20150256343A1
  • Filed: 07/26/2013
  • Published: 09/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/13/2012
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of protecting a password in a computer, comprising a processor:

  • selecting a first local configuration word associated with the computer as a data word;

    applying a hash function to the data word to calculate a hash value; and

    generating an encrypted string by using the hash value as a key to encrypt the password; and

    storing the encrypted string in a memory in the computer.

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